| The
S & J Experience are songwriters Steve Vassilakopoulos
and Jay Schwartz. The duo has pooled their musical
talents to create an eclectic mix of songs that
pay tribute to their varying musical roots and inspirations,
as well as their life experiences and perspectives.
The musical genres represented on this album include
Rock, Folk-Rock, Country, Bluegrass, Psychedelic
Rock, Cool-Jazz and Blues. |
Reflecting
their "long night into morning" jam
sessions, Steve & Jay decided to record their
songs using a stripped down, acoustic styled production,
affording the music an almost "live"
feel. In an attempt to pay tribute to the acoustic
guitar as an instrumental component of their song-writing
process, "Disambiguation" was recorded
using primarily acoustic guitars and non-amplified
harmonica. On the CD, the "disambiguation"
of their collaboration is best represented in
their blending of their respective varying rhythm
guitar styles (Steve uses a pick and Jay plays
"finger-style"). The production work
on lead vocals, layered background vocals, lead
guitar, and overall musical arrangement, is another
matter altogether, lending the album a rather
eccentric & creative musical flair. |